Featured Cannabis News
The Irish Parliament recommends decriminalizing all drugs
A committee of the Irish Parliament, the Joint Committee on Drug Use (Parliamentary Committee on Drug Use) published its final report, setting forth 161 recommendations aimed at fundamentally transforming the way the Irish government approaches the use of psychoactive substances.
At the heart of the document is the decriminalization of the possession of all drugs for personal use.
Health Canada answers concerns about retail cannabis oversight
Health Canada is defending its oversight of the cannabis industry after a recent study concluded there are gaps in the tracking of new products and a lack of uniformity in how product potency is displayed on packaging.
TB Newswatch June 24, 2026The Hidden Cost of Sin Taxes: High Taxes Undermine Goals of Cannabis Legalization
A new study analyzing market factors in the US says a $1 increase in cannabis taxes leads to a $4–$6 increase in cannabis prices. Those higher prices can drive consumers back to the illicit market while reducing government revenue..
StratCan June 24, 2026Alberta’s Cannabis Event Model Is Leading the Industry
Not long ago, buying legal cannabis at a music festival in Canada was unthinkable. Today in Alberta, you can walk into a dedicated consumption space at a major outdoor event, browse a curated product menu, and spark up legally, all without leaving the grounds.
StratCan June 23, 2026